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Walls of Dubrovnik (City Walls)
Best time to visit
Early morning or late afternoon to avoid cruise-ship crowds and harsh midday sun; spring and autumn offer milder temperatures and softer light for photos.
Budget tips
Paid admission is required, tickets can be bought at the gate or online with timed entry so check current rates on the official site before visiting. Consider arriving late afternoon when crowds thin, and check if the Dubrovnik tourist pass offers a discount during your visit.
Recommended for
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Walkers and active travelers, Couples
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Korte feiten: Wind-ruffled sea breezes and the echo of footsteps over worn limestone make a walk along the high ramparts feel cinematic, while nearly two kilometers of continuous walls are punctuated by imposing towers and bastions. A surprising number of hidden stairways and narrow passages reveal how defenders funneled attackers, and the elevated walkway still grants sweeping sea views that have drawn film crews and photographers.
Hoogtepunten: Walk the nearly 2-kilometre ring of sun-warmed limestone ramparts and you’ll feel centuries of footsteps smoothed into shallow grooves, hear gulls ricochet off the towers, and see the red-tiled roofs flash like rows of coins below. A little-known historic quirk: in 1377 the city set up lazarettos and made arriving sailors wait 30 days before landing, a medieval public-health ritual whose docking stones and faded markers you can still spot from the walls.
Insider tips
- Wear comfortable, non-slip shoes, many sections have uneven stone steps and steep drops.
- Start at Ploce Gate right at opening to avoid cruise-ship surges and capture quieter light over the eastern walls.
- Bring plenty of water and sun protection in summer, shade is minimal on exposed stretches.
- Pause above Minčeta Tower and the section near Bokar Fortress for the best wide-angle views of Lovrijenac and the harbor.
Klik om een GRATIS wandeltocht te boeken in Dubrovnik, Croatia
De beste manier om een stad te ervaren met een lokale gids.
Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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